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Philadelphia Summers and the U.S. Constitution
Philadelphia Summers and the U.S. Constitution

The summer of 1787 in Philadelphia was one to be remembered. In fact, it was in May that year that over 50 delegates from across the freshly independent United States descended on the city — ready to forge a path forward for the new nation. By the time summer was over, the U.S. Constitution was born.

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Max GreenhalghConstitution, United States Constitution, Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia, 1787, Early American History, Revolutionary War, Revolutionary America, Revolutionary Era Philadelphia, american revolution, Articles of Confederation, George Washington, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Independence Hall, Independence, American Independene, American independenceComment
A Conversation with Michael Idriss on the 1793 Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic
A Conversation with Michael Idriss on the 1793 Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic

Today, we bring you a conversation between Historic America’s Sonali Prillman and Micheal Idriss, who is currently the African American Interpretive Fellow at Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution. Micheal, with his wealth of knowledge on Philadelphia history, takes us back to the mass outbreak of a disease long before the days of COVID19: the Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793.

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Sonali PrillmanPhiladelphia Black History, Philadelphia tours, Philadelphia Antislavery Society, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Frankilin, Anthony Benezet, Absalom Jones, Richard Allen, Free African Society, Revolutionary America, Revolutionary War, Yellow fever, 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic, Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic, Matthew Carey, 7th Ward, George Washington, Revolutionary Era Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania history, Mother Bethel Church, St. Thomas African Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Micheal Idriss, Museum of the American Revolution, Christ ChurchComment
An Interview with Lisa Acker Moulder from the Betsy Ross House
An Interview with Lisa Acker Moulder from the Betsy Ross House

Behind every successful museum is someone dedicated and passionate about history who runs the museum with every piece of their soul. At the Betsy Ross House, that woman is Lisa Acker Moulder, the current director. Lisa has dedicated 21 years of her professional career to the Betsy Ross House. Today, we get to talk to her about the museum, her career, and her favorite parts of Betsy Ross’s story.

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Alex BrandisPhiladelphia, Philadelphia history, Betsy Ross, Betsy Ross House, Lisa Acker Moulder, Revolutionary America, Revolutionary War, Flag Day, George Washington, American Women, womenshistory, Women's history, Martha Washington, First Continental Congress, Benjamin Chew, museumtoursComment
Walking a Block of Historic Downtown Charleston
Walking a Block of Historic Downtown Charleston

Founded in 1670, Charleston is one of the most historic cities in all of the United States. From the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812 to the Civil War and beyond, Charleston’s story is synonymous with the American story. Find out just how much history this city has to offer by exploring just a single block of it with us.

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Fidan BaycoraCharleston, South Carolina, Rainbow Row, South of Broad, Historic Downtown Charleston, Downtown Charleston, Thomas Bee, Joseph Alston, Aaron Burr, Theodosia Burr, Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, Nullification Crisis, George Washington, Thomas Heyward Jr., John Grimke, John Grimké, Grimké Sisters, Civil War, Revolutionary War, Revolutionary AmericaComment
Book Review(s): George Washington’s Secret Six and Mount Vernon Love Story
Book Review(s): George Washington’s Secret Six and Mount Vernon Love Story

What do the books George Washington’s Secret Six and Mount Vernon Love Story have in common? They show readers a unique angle of founding father, George Washington. Whether it’s the largely unknown story of espionage during the Revolutionary War or the love story behind the first president and his wife, both books capture the reader’s imagination when it comes to viewing George Washington outside of a strictly academic light. Although not the most scholarly of sources, both George Washington’s Secret Six and Mount Vernon Love Story are fun, casual reads for fans of American history who are looking to become enthralled by the life of the first president.

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Alex BrandisGeorge Washington, Washington, Martha Washington, founding fathers, Revolutionary War, american revolution, bookreview, Book Review, Books, Book, books, culper spy ring, espionage, Turn: Washington's Spies, George Washington’s Secret Six, Mount Vernon Love Story, Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Place, first presidentComment